Want to Watch Porn? Visit Your Public Library

Honestly, I don't see how right to watch porn has ANYTHING to do with an individual's first amendment rights. How does freedom of speech= jerking it in the corner of the library? Doesn't make sense and this pisses me off because it is a public library and it is opening the door to a bunch of perverts and pedo-rasts.

Honestly, I don't see how right to watch porn has ANYTHING to do with an individual's first amendment rights. How does freedom of speech= jerking it in the corner of the library? Doesn't make sense and this pisses me off because it is a public library and it is opening the door to a bunch of perverts and pedo-rasts.

Cruising porn sites, like those with Jenna Jameson , on public-library computers is protected by the First Amendment, say officials.

New Yorkers can watch internet porn at the city's public libraries thanks to a policy of free speech protected by the First Amendment, the New York Post reported Monday.

"Customers can watch whatever they want on the computer," said Brooklyn Public Library spokeswoman Malika Granville, describing the anything-goes philosophy that is the rule at the city's 200-plus branches.

The ruling has religious leaders and library patrons fuming.

"What they're doing is publicly funding an appetite for the most debased fare available," said Catholic League President Bill Donohue. "It's not like a Playboy centerfold anymore -- it's far worse."

Library patron Daisy Nazario, 60, said she was disgusted when she discovered she was sitting next to an elderly porn watcher in the Brooklyn Central Library recently.

The man was using library-provided extensions on the sides of his computer to block the view of his screen -- which was featuring a threesome at the time -- "but I could still hear the voices," Nazario said. "It is very disrespectful to the children."

Under US law, all libraries that take federal funding only must install filters on publicly used computers to block content containing illegal obscenity and child pornography, and New York City officials say they comply to the letter.

If localities want to further restrict viewing, they must specifically enact a policy, although the move almost certainly brings with it legal challenges.

Library officials and civil libertarians say it is a free speech issue.

"In deference to the First Amendment protecting freedom of speech, the New York Public Library cannot prevent adult patrons from accessing adult content that is legal," said New York Public Library spokeswoman Angela Montefinise.

Cruising porn sites, like those with Jenna Jameson , on public-library computers is protected by the First Amendment, say officials.

New Yorkers can watch internet porn at the city's public libraries thanks to a policy of free speech protected by the First Amendment, the New York Post reported Monday.

"Customers can watch whatever they want on the computer," said Brooklyn Public Library spokeswoman Malika Granville, describing the anything-goes philosophy that is the rule at the city's 200-plus branches.

The ruling has religious leaders and library patrons fuming.

"What they're doing is publicly funding an appetite for the most debased fare available," said Catholic League President Bill Donohue. "It's not like a Playboy centerfold anymore -- it's far worse."

Library patron Daisy Nazario, 60, said she was disgusted when she discovered she was sitting next to an elderly porn watcher in the Brooklyn Central Library recently.

The man was using library-provided extensions on the sides of his computer to block the view of his screen -- which was featuring a threesome at the time -- "but I could still hear the voices," Nazario said. "It is very disrespectful to the children."

Under US law, all libraries that take federal funding only must install filters on publicly used computers to block content containing illegal obscenity and child pornography, and New York City officials say they comply to the letter.

If localities want to further restrict viewing, they must specifically enact a policy, although the move almost certainly brings with it legal challenges.

Library officials and civil libertarians say it is a free speech issue.

"In deference to the First Amendment protecting freedom of speech, the New York Public Library cannot prevent adult patrons from accessing adult content that is legal," said New York Public Library spokeswoman Angela Montefinise.

While I find it strange that anyone would want to watch porn in a public library I don't think it should be outlawed. So long as they aren't masturbating and the volume is off or headphones are being used I see no issue from a legal standpoint or how they are infringing on anyone's rights. I thought it was hilarious in the article when the woman says, "Think of the children.".

While I find it strange that anyone would want to watch porn in a public library I don't think it should be outlawed. So long as they aren't masturbating and the volume is off or headphones are being used I see no issue from a legal standpoint or how they are infringing on anyone's rights. I thought it was hilarious in the article when the woman says, "Think of the children.".

"How does freedom of speech= jerking it in the corner of the library?"

Yes, how does freedom of speech automatically = jerking it in public? Â Because they should definitely make it illegal to start jerking it right in a public area.

What's that? Â It is ALREADY illegal to flog the bishop in public?

Well, then it is only offensive to children and people offended by porn. Â Probably just as offensive as I would find it if someone were in the library, sitting next to me, watching a video of... I dunno... Bill Donohue!

A man who defends child molesters, believes teens who get pregnant should be thrown in jail, hates Jews and gays, and believes in a Catholic theocracy.

You want to know what I would do if someone was watching this idiot anywhere I could hear his vile, anti-American hate speech? Â I'D MOVE! Â I certainly don't want my child experiencing his vile, anti-American hate speech. Â Even if they were trying to be more private by using the privacy screens.

Just because I disagree with the content of what others want to watch, doesn't mean I get to stop them from seeing vile, anti-American hate speech.

The first amendment protects vile, anti-American hate speech. Â So, I say, as long as nobody is violating established laws preventing a guy from flogging the dolphin, live-and-let-live.

"How does freedom of speech= jerking it in the corner of the library?"

Yes, how does freedom of speech automatically = jerking it in public? Â Because they should definitely make it illegal to start jerking it right in a public area.

What's that? Â It is ALREADY illegal to flog the bishop in public?

Well, then it is only offensive to children and people offended by porn. Â Probably just as offensive as I would find it if someone were in the library, sitting next to me, watching a video of... I dunno... Bill Donohue!

A man who defends child molesters, believes teens who get pregnant should be thrown in jail, hates Jews and gays, and believes in a Catholic theocracy.

You want to know what I would do if someone was watching this idiot anywhere I could hear his vile, anti-American hate speech? Â I'D MOVE! Â I certainly don't want my child experiencing his vile, anti-American hate speech. Â Even if they were trying to be more private by using the privacy screens.

Just because I disagree with the content of what others want to watch, doesn't mean I get to stop them from seeing vile, anti-American hate speech.

The first amendment protects vile, anti-American hate speech. Â So, I say, as long as nobody is violating established laws preventing a guy from flogging the dolphin, live-and-let-live.

IMO, watching porn on free internet service in a public library is sicko. Wait until your kids get older and maybe visit the library. Would you want a man/woman sitting next to your child watching it? Cause face it, kids get on computers at libraries.

On the other hand, watching porn does not make you a sicko, it's where you watch it at.

IMO, watching porn on free internet service in a public library is sicko. Wait until your kids get older and maybe visit the library. Would you want a man/woman sitting next to your child watching it? Cause face it, kids get on computers at libraries.

On the other hand, watching porn does not make you a sicko, it's where you watch it at.

OK, well maybe I have over-illustrated what I was trying to say. I understand jerking it in public is illegal. What I mean to say is I don't see how watching porn has anything to do with the first amendment right to free speech. Maybe I fell asleep that day in American government.

I don't care if they have it down low or they are watching in a private area of the library. With the mentality of many people, you give someone an inch and they take a mile. This is going to have a severe snowball effect..

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I swear I have an issue with typing too fast and being trigger happy with the "reply" button..

OK, well maybe I have over-illustrated what I was trying to say. I understand jerking it in public is illegal. What I mean to say is I don't see how watching porn has anything to do with the first amendment right to free speech. Maybe I fell asleep that day in American government.

I don't care if they have it down low or they are watching in a private area of the library. With the mentality of many people, you give someone an inch and they take a mile. This is going to have a severe snowball effect..

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I swear I have an issue with typing too fast and being trigger happy with the "reply" button..

I'm with luvmybaby34 I don't beleive watching porn in the privacy of your own home is sick but I don't beleive it's right that ppl should be allowed to watch it in a public place I for one wouldn't want my children walking past or seeing it... It's illegal to under 18 yr olds to watch let alone a 4,5,6 year old seeing it it's our jobs as adults to protect them from things like that .. And why the hell would anyone want to watch porn in public watch it on your computer at home if you don't have one buy a freakin DVD .. I think if you allow this where does it end because you know full well that there is going to be at least a few freaks pulling the sausage while watching this in public and I don't EVER want to come accross anyone doing it and I think I would go ballistic if my kids were ever exposed to someone doing that ****.. No it shouldn't be allowed not with "blockers" no sound or anything..

I'm with luvmybaby34 I don't beleive watching porn in the privacy of your own home is sick but I don't beleive it's right that ppl should be allowed to watch it in a public place I for one wouldn't want my children walking past or seeing it... It's illegal to under 18 yr olds to watch let alone a 4,5,6 year old seeing it it's our jobs as adults to protect them from things like that .. And why the hell would anyone want to watch porn in public watch it on your computer at home if you don't have one buy a freakin DVD .. I think if you allow this where does it end because you know full well that there is going to be at least a few freaks pulling the sausage while watching this in public and I don't EVER want to come accross anyone doing it and I think I would go ballistic if my kids were ever exposed to someone doing that ****.. No it shouldn't be allowed not with "blockers" no sound or anything..

I don't care if people watch porn in public but seriously?! A library. I have a problem with the public library bit. Most of the time teenagers can be found using library Internet access so that gives kids access to porn as well. Even if they aren't visiting the sites themselves, the person sitting next to them may be on a porn site. Then the kid either has to leave or see it out of the corner of his/her eye. It just makes it too easy for kids to see IMO.

I don't care if people watch porn in public but seriously?! A library. I have a problem with the public library bit. Most of the time teenagers can be found using library Internet access so that gives kids access to porn as well. Even if they aren't visiting the sites themselves, the person sitting next to them may be on a porn site. Then the kid either has to leave or see it out of the corner of his/her eye. It just makes it too easy for kids to see IMO.

Wth?! U cant get on facebook or ever lingerie (sp?) Sites at our public library. I googled "sexy halloween costumes" once and couldnt even look at those sites lol. Theres nothing wrong with porn, it just shouldnt be allowed in a public library. Hell, even movie stores keep their videos in a seperate room so kids cant seem them.

Wth?! U cant get on facebook or ever lingerie (sp?) Sites at our public library. I googled "sexy halloween costumes" once and couldnt even look at those sites lol. Theres nothing wrong with porn, it just shouldnt be allowed in a public library. Hell, even movie stores keep their videos in a seperate room so kids cant seem them.

I think it's ironic that legal porn can be so offensive but watching, say, a war documentary or movie with lots of violence and death is usually okay. Or a video of an autopsy. Or cows being slaughtered. I don't personally watch porn (I have pretty much been pregnant or nursing, ie exhausted, for two years so we'll see where I stand on that when I've got the energy to think about anything beyond run of the mill, twice a week with the hubby), but I think I might prefer me or my child catching a quick glimpse of naked-body over a glimpse of a bloody murder. Ditto for hearing a few moans, better than the sound of torture (human or animal- movie or real footage). Lots of other legal video and photography disturb me far worse than porn and can be viewed at a public library without controversy.

I think it's ironic that legal porn can be so offensive but watching, say, a war documentary or movie with lots of violence and death is usually okay. Or a video of an autopsy. Or cows being slaughtered. I don't personally watch porn (I have pretty much been pregnant or nursing, ie exhausted, for two years so we'll see where I stand on that when I've got the energy to think about anything beyond run of the mill, twice a week with the hubby), but I think I might prefer me or my child catching a quick glimpse of naked-body over a glimpse of a bloody murder. Ditto for hearing a few moans, better than the sound of torture (human or animal- movie or real footage). Lots of other legal video and photography disturb me far worse than porn and can be viewed at a public library without controversy.

If the libraries want to deal with all the viruses that will infect their computers and networks, creating vulnerabilities in their systems, I guess that's their call. HOWEVER, I do think that there should only be a specific number of computers in the building which don't block the porn, and I think they should be in a separate adults-only room with attached headphones, mostly because I don't personally want to hear other people's porn! :-)

If the libraries want to deal with all the viruses that will infect their computers and networks, creating vulnerabilities in their systems, I guess that's their call. HOWEVER, I do think that there should only be a specific number of computers in the building which don't block the porn, and I think they should be in a separate adults-only room with attached headphones, mostly because I don't personally want to hear other people's porn! :-)

I agree that choosing to watch porn in a library is odd to me. I do find it interesting that so many people are referring to a man pulling on his pud when discussing this, a women may watch also and ring her own bell. Just strange that we automatically assume it would 1. Be a man 2. Be some kind of pervert. Also in our library their is a children's section I would guess that wouldn't be the area with the porn option. Also it is my responsibility to make sure my kids are not watching things they shouldn't not the library staff or other adults around.

I agree that choosing to watch porn in a library is odd to me. I do find it interesting that so many people are referring to a man pulling on his pud when discussing this, a women may watch also and ring her own bell. Just strange that we automatically assume it would 1. Be a man 2. Be some kind of pervert. Also in our library their is a children's section I would guess that wouldn't be the area with the porn option. Also it is my responsibility to make sure my kids are not watching things they shouldn't not the library staff or other adults around.

I dont have a problem with porn aloud at public libraries, most people need to masterbate and if they dont have alot of money where would they get their insperation? lol watch some porn and go home to wack off sounds alright to me. I would rather my kids watch porn then the news

I dont have a problem with porn aloud at public libraries, most people need to masterbate and if they dont have alot of money where would they get their insperation? lol watch some porn and go home to wack off sounds alright to me. I would rather my kids watch porn then the news

I wouldn't want my child to walk by and see porn on someone's computer screen. I think if they're going to allow it then there should be an adults only area to view said material and maybe there is. In that case, whatever floats your boat. I don't get it personally. But if someone wants to peruse those sites in public and they're not forcing others to partake then I really don't see a problem with it.

I wouldn't want my child to walk by and see porn on someone's computer screen. I think if they're going to allow it then there should be an adults only area to view said material and maybe there is. In that case, whatever floats your boat. I don't get it personally. But if someone wants to peruse those sites in public and they're not forcing others to partake then I really don't see a problem with it.

I'd be a little creeped out if I walked by a public computer in the library and saw that someone was watching porn. I have no problem with porn, but it's almost like partaking with strangers when it's being done in public. Kind of weirds me out. And you can't deny the fact that there are certainly some weirdos hanging out at the public library. As far as the children are concerned, the children's library is completely separate from the rest of the library where I live. You don't even have to go through the main library to get there, so porn away! But please don't jerk off in public because that's unsanitary. I'm going to wipe down the keyboards of every public computer with sanitizing wipes before I touch them from now on.

I'd be a little creeped out if I walked by a public computer in the library and saw that someone was watching porn. I have no problem with porn, but it's almost like partaking with strangers when it's being done in public. Kind of weirds me out. And you can't deny the fact that there are certainly some weirdos hanging out at the public library. As far as the children are concerned, the children's library is completely separate from the rest of the library where I live. You don't even have to go through the main library to get there, so porn away! But please don't jerk off in public because that's unsanitary. I'm going to wipe down the keyboards of every public computer with sanitizing wipes before I touch them from now on.

Funny story related to this~ A lady I used to work with also used to work at the library... She said the people she had to kick off the most for this were the mormon missionaries. Thought that was hilarious... I told her they were probably just doing research as to how they could help more people. : )

Funny story related to this~ A lady I used to work with also used to work at the library... She said the people she had to kick off the most for this were the mormon missionaries. Thought that was hilarious... I told her they were probably just doing research as to how they could help more people. : )

I think that if "family" stores have to carry magazines with blacked out spots, or covers over certain parts of bodies, then porn shouldn't be allowed at a public library, unless it's in a private section away from the general public.

I think that if "family" stores have to carry magazines with blacked out spots, or covers over certain parts of bodies, then porn shouldn't be allowed at a public library, unless it's in a private section away from the general public.

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